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WELCOME TO THE GOODMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY!
We're proud to offer over 8,500 titles including non-fiction, biography, graphic novels, and fiction in the following genres:
Animal Stories, Adventure, Classics, Dystopian, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Realistic, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, and Supernatural
Please check out the tabs above for more information and troubleshooting, and please reach out with any questions.
Library Specialist: James Stanley
Email: stanleyj@psd401.net
Phone: 253.530.1622
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
(appointment required from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. daily)
Lunch in the Library
Join us in the library during lunch
We are happy to offer Library Services during your lunch period. While eating in the Library is discouraged, you are invited to come hang out after you finish eating in the Commons.
During lunchtime, the main area of the Library can get a little bit noisy, so if you'd like to work on classwork or read quietly, there are workspaces available in the back section of the Library.
Lunch Music
During lunchtime, there will be music playing softly from the circulation desk. You can submit a song request to be added to your specific lunch playlist. You can do that using the following link, or by scanning one of the QR codes posted around the Library. The request will be reviewed and possibly added.
CLICK HERE to request a song.
Lunch Procedures
If you choose to come to the Library during lunchtime, please adhere to the following expectations:
- Keep noise-level to a respectful, inside volume (remember, your peers may be working or reading)
- Respect yourself, others, and school property
- Do not return to class until lunch is dismissed
- You may go outside (weather permitting) if there are more than ten (10) minutes remaining in your lunch period, but please DO NOT RETURN TO CLASS until your lunch period is over
We look forward to having you join us soon!
Book Blog
HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH!
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Women's History Month starts today and we have some excellent titles here in the library to learn about, and celebrate, the contributions women have made throughout history. Check out the Book Chat with Mr. Matt tab above for video content on these featured titles and click on the links below for more info. Then jump on the library portal and place a hold or swing by the library and check one out.
US HISTORY
- A Woman In the House (and Senate) by Ilene Cooper
- History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote by Kate Messner
- Finish the Fight! by Veronica Chambers
- Standing Up Against Hate by Mary Cronk Farrell
BIOGRAPHY
- 10 Queens: Portraits of Women of Power by Milton Meltzer
- The Brontë Sisters: The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily and Anne by Catherine Reef
- Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery
- I am Scout: The Biography of Harper Lee by Charles J. Shields
SPORTS
- Level the Playing Field by Kristin Rutherford
- A Whole New Ball Game: The Story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League by Sue Macy
- Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom by Sue Macy
- Babe Conquers the World: The Legendary Life of Babe Didrikson Zaharias by Rich and Sandra Wallace
WELCOME BACK ROADRUNNERS!
We're glad you're back and hope you'll swing by the library to see what's new. We are open for light browsing and checkout, with a few new best-practices to keep everyone safe:
1. Enter by the back stairs
2. Sanitize your hands upon entry
3. Print your name on the check-in sheet provided
4. Whenever possible, please avoid touching books. (If you do and choose not to check it out, please place it in the book-drop.)
5. Exit the library onto the 100/Math wing.
There will be a pick-up and drop-off box outside the library entrance and the best way to browse is still online via the library link in your portal where you can place books on hold (click Book Checkout above for a refresher.) You can also email and call Mr. Matt with your requests: haverm@psd401.net and (253) 530-1622
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Black history month starts today and we have some excellent titles here at the library to enjoy and celebrate African American history and culture. Each week Mr. Matt will be introducing the books in one of the genres below. Check out the Book Chat with Mr. Matt tab above for a new video each Wednesday in February and click on the links below for more info about each title. Then jump on the library portal and place a hold for curbside pickup!
FICTION
BIOGRAPHY
HISTORY
SPORTS/MUSIC
2021 Youth Media Award Winners Announced
January 25, 2021
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the winners of the 2021 Youth Media Awards, including the Newbery Medal, Caldecott Medal, Printz Award, and Coretta Scott King Awards, via a virtual broadcast this morning. Read all about the winners here.
The 2021 Newbery Medal goes to When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller available now in our library!
Chromebook Help
CHROMEBOOK ISSUES?
If you're experiencing issues with a Chromebook there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot before a tech ticket is written for repair.
Do a quick log out. Hold Ctrl + Shift and Q+Q. This will completely log your student out.
Log back in and follow these steps to update Chrome.
If you are experiencing issues with the Chromebook microphone please check the following setting.
Check to make sure that your student has only school related tabs open. The fewer tabs open the less bandwidth is required.
Finally, you may do a reimage/reset on the Chromebook. Here are the step by step directions.
If you are unable to resolve your Chromebook issues please contact me during school hours so we can coordinate repairs and replacements.
Library Specialist: James Stanley
Email: stanleyj@psd401.net
Phone: 253.530.1622
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
(appointment required from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. daily)
Zoom Help
If you're having Zoom connection trouble, please refer to the information below.
Zoom is constantly being updated so make sure you're using the latest version.
***DON'T FORGET STUDENT’S MUST BE LOGGED INTO THE FOLLOWING TWO LOCATIONS***
The Zoom application installed on the student's Chromebook
1. Locate the Zoom app (small blue square with white camera icon)
2. Open the app and ensure the box that appears contains the student’s name
3. LEAVE THIS APP OPEN AND RUNNING!
4. Proceed to Schoology to access teacher's Zoom link or Meeting ID/Password from teacher
***If the student’s name does not appear, follow directions below***
1. Choose "Sign in with SSO" option
2. Put in "psd401" for the company ID/domain
3. That should take you to our district login page. Login there with the same Student ID number and password that is used for MyPSDPortal
4. It should log you in and say "launch app" click that (or just close it and go back to the app). The app should now have your child's name or ID in the upper corner.
5. LEAVE THIS APP OPEN AND RUNNING!
6. Proceed to Schoology to access teacher's Zoom link or Meeting ID/Password from teacher
The Zoom web page (click "Zoom meetings" icon in MyPSDPortal)
1. Clicking on the icon will open a new browser page containing the web-based Zoom dashboard
2. In the top right corner there should be a small square with a photo or initials
3. Click on the square and a drop down will appear with the student’s name and edtools email address
*** If the Zoom window does not open, a PSD portal login will appear instead***
1. Log in with the student's edtools account (studentnumber@edtools.psd401.net) and password they use to log into their portal
2. Close window and proceed to Schoology to access teacher's Zoom link or the Meeting ID/Password provided by the teacher
Library Specialist: James Stanley
Email: stanleyj@psd401.net
Phone: 253.530.1622
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
(appointment required from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. daily)
SORA Audiobooks
Archives
Archives
Welcome to our GMS Library Archives. On this page, you will find material posted earlier
Welcome to Book Chat with Mr. Matt!
Tune is as Mr. Matt introduces you to new and favorite titles available now in the library.
Book Chat #9 - Celebrating Women's History Month (Sports)
A Whole New Ball Game: The Story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League by Sue Macy
Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom by Sue Macy
Babe Conquers the World: The Legendary Life of Babe Didrikson Zaharias by Rich and Sandra Wallace
Level the Playing Field: The Past, Present, and Future of Women's Pro Sports by Kristin Rutherford
Book Chat #8 - Celebrating Women's History Month (Biographies)
Book Chat #7 - Celebrating Women's History Month (US History)
Book Chat #6 - Celebrating Black History Month (Biography)
Book Chat #5 - Celebrating Black History Month (Fiction)
Book Chat #4 - More Animal Stories
Book Chat #3 - Animal Stories
Book Chat #2 - New Graphic Novels
Book Chat #1 - Ranger's Apprentice Book One